Ayodhya's Ram Mandir to celebrate Ram Navami festival, the birth anniversary of Lord Rama, on a grand level on Thursday, March 26. Lakhs of devotees expected to visit the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya during Chaitra Navratri to seek the blessings of Lord Ram and to witness several rituals such as the 'surya tilak' of Lord Ram. Devotees who wish to visit Ram Mandir on Ram Navami must know about the timings and schedule for darshan.
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This year, Ram Navami falls on Thursday, March 25. According to the Hindu Panchang, Navami Tithi (timings) will begin from 11:48 AM on March 26 and it will end on 10:06 AM on March 27. This auspicious time is the Madhyahna Muhurat, believed to mark the exact birth moment of Lord Rama.
Ram Navami 2026 Celebrations in Ayodhya
The sacred Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya will be fully decorated and the holy city will be transformed into a vibrant spiritual hub for Ram devotees.
Mangala Aarti in the early hours of ThursdayFollowed by Abhishekam rituals of Ram LallaContinuous Ramayana recitationsBhajans and kirtans across templesAt noon, the city resonates with chants of “Jai Shri Ram” as the divine birth moment is celebrated with great enthusiasm.
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Surya Tilak of Lord Ram
One of the important events and rituals in the Ayodhya Ram Temple is Surya Tilak, where sunlight is precisely directed onto the forehead of the Ram Lalla idol using a system of mirrors and lenses.
Surya Tilak Timings
12:00 PM on March 26, 2026
Ram Mandir Darshan and Aarti Timings on March 26
Free Darshan timings
07:00 AM to 09:00 AM
09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
03:00 PM to 05:00 PM
05:00 PM to 07:00 PM
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Aarti Timings
Mangala Aarti: 04:30 AM
Shringar Aarti: 06:30 AM
Shayan Aarti: 09:30 PM
Important Places to Visit During Ram Navami in Ayodhya
Hanuman Garhi: Dedicated to Lord HanumanKanak Bhawan: Known for Ram-Sita idols